Curious Kids: How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

After wildfires, ranchers face 2-year delay to graze cattle on federal land

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost didn’t air − and why it endures

Curious Kids: What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?

Growing opposition to water fluoridation threatens a 70-year-old health practice

In 2024, independent voters grew their share of the vote

Why does Colorado have so many ballot measures?

Trump’s plans for tougher border enforcement won’t necessarily stop migrants

Assad leaves behind a fragmented nation

Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act

Curious Kids: Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best?

America’s counties are less purple than they used to be

Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

Curious Kids: Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side?

Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent

Small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to research

To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash

How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans

Polling in the age of Trump highlights flawed methods and filtered realities

Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease

Man guilty of defrauding Colorado investors gets 23 years in federal prison